By Wallace Mawire
The Nigerian Business Aviation Conference (NBAC) will return in May 2027 after a 10-year hiatus, bringing the aviation industry together at a pivotal time for business and general aviation in Nigeria and across Africa.
Organised by EAN Aviation under the theme One Sky Many Stakeholders, NBAC 2027 will convene industry leaders, operators, regulators & government bodies, finance & leasing providers, OEMs, investors, aircraft owners and other stakeholders from Nigeria, across Africa and the international aviation community.
The conference returns as African business aviation experiences unprecedented momentum. According to the WingX Global Market Tracker, Africa was the world’s fastest-growing business aviation region in 2025, with departures increasing by 15%, compared with global growth of 5%.
Nigeria sits at the centre of that growth. WingX recorded 49,586 business aviation departures from the country between January 2019 and May 2026, representing 19% of the African total. Lagos and Abuja ranked as the continent’s two busiest airports, while 80% of Nigerian activity was domestic– evidence of strong underlying demand.
“These figures demonstrate both the strength of Nigerian business aviation and the opportunity ahead,” says Segun Demuren, CEO of EAN Aviation and Chairman, NBAC Steering Committee. “In Nigeria and across Africa, where scheduled services do not always connect commercial centres efficiently, business aviation is essential to mobility, investment and trade. It enables companies, investors and specialist teams to reach the places where they are needed and supports economic activity across the region.”
“But demand alone will not create a sustainable industry,” Demuren continues. “Continued growth requires financing, infrastructure, maintenance capacity, skilled personnel, technology and clear, enabling regulation. No single organisation or part of the industry can deliver all of that independently. We are bringing NBAC back to unite the people who can turn this momentum into lasting progress.”
NBAC 2027 will bring the public and private sectors together to address these priorities and develop practical solutions suited to African operating conditions. For international stakeholders, the conference will provide direct access to one of the continent’s most important business aviation markets, insight into local requirements and opportunities to build credible partnerships in Nigeria and across West Africa.
EAN Aviation has organised all four previous editions of NBAC. With more than 15 years of experience across the Nigerian business aviation value chain, the company combines detailed knowledge of the local operating environment with strong regional and international industry relationships.
The Nigerian Business Aviation Conference is the premier summit dedicated to advancing business and general aviation across Nigeria and West Africa. Returning in May 2027 under the theme One Sky Many Stakeholders, NBAC will unite the aviation value chain to strengthen industry collaboration, encourage investment, support progressive regulation, advance innovation and unlock sustainable economic value throughout the region.
EAN Aviation is a leading integrated aviation services company in Nigeria, providing a comprehensive range of aviation solutions including Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services, aircraft maintenance, charter, aircraft sales and leasing, inflight catering, serviced office space and related aviation support services. With a strong focus on safety, service excellence and innovation, EAN Aviation serves private, corporate and commercial aviation customers while contributing to the development of Nigeria’s aviation ecosystem.